Ngāruawāhia Community Board

The Ngāruawāhia Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Waikato District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of eight members: six members elected by voters, and two members from the Waikato District Council.  This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Ngāruawāhia Community Board election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Promote pest control and native planting to protect biodiversity and community green spaces and encourage grassroots action and local pride.

    Encourage waste reduction through practical education and support for low-waste living while empowering behaviour change without judgement.

    Support local initiatives that improve river health and protect freshwater ecosystems aligned with Ngāruawāhia's location and values.

  • Support community initiatives that protect and enhance our taiao – for today, tomorrow, and generations to come.

  • Continue to build on the community board work supporting waste minimisation and management as per my submission at the long-term plan 2025.

    Build on the work the board has supported with groups like Predator Free Hakarimata and valued environmental groups of Waikato.

    Support the council in the transition of Waikato Waters Done Well to improve the service of waters in Waikato and advocate fiscal management.

  • Improve care for Waikato River as life source.

    Support free waste education workshops.

    Support pest free Hakarimata Ranges.

  • Promote pest control and native planting to protect biodiversity and community green spaces and encourage grassroots action and local pride.

    Encourage waste reduction through practical education and support for low-waste living while empowering behaviour change without judgement.

    Support local initiatives that improve river health and protect freshwater ecosystems aligned with Ngāruawāhia's location and values.

  • Support community initiatives that protect and enhance our taiao – for today, tomorrow, and generations to come.

  • Continue to build on the community board work supporting waste minimisation and management as per my submission at the long-term plan 2025.

    Build on the work the board has supported with groups like Predator Free Hakarimata and valued environmental groups of Waikato.

    Support the council in the transition of Waikato Waters Done Well to improve the service of waters in Waikato and advocate fiscal management.

  • Improve care for Waikato River as life source.

    Support free waste education workshops.

    Support pest free Hakarimata Ranges.